{"id":2236,"date":"2017-10-24T19:09:05","date_gmt":"2017-10-24T19:09:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hcp.dalegruberconstruction.com\/?p=2236"},"modified":"2019-02-11T14:19:53","modified_gmt":"2019-02-11T14:19:53","slug":"career-in-construction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hcp.dalegruberconstruction.com\/?p=2236","title":{"rendered":"Career In Construction"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"the_content\"><p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.48&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.87&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Did you know, October is\u00a0<span class=\"il\">Career<\/span>\u00a0In Construction month? We may be biased, but we think it is the best industry to work in! A\u00a0<span class=\"il\">career<\/span>\u00a0in construction is exciting, rewarding and challenging. Within the construction industry, there are many roles and\u00a0<span class=\"il\">career<\/span>\u00a0paths you can take. <!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Construction Positions:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Carpenter<\/li>\n<li>Construction Superintendent<\/li>\n<li>Estimator<\/li>\n<li>Project Manager<\/li>\n<li>And More!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Other construction trades including mechanical, electrical, engineering, and architectural are also great construction\u00a0<span class=\"il\">career<\/span>\u00a0options. There are construction jobs suited for all different interests and skill sets&#8230;something for everyone.<\/p>\n<h2>A\u00a0<span class=\"il\">career<\/span>\u00a0in construction means:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>High Job Placement<\/li>\n<li>Great Salary &amp; Growth Opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Less College Debt (Compared to 4 Year College Degrees)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what a few of our team members have to say about their\u00a0<span class=\"il\">career<\/span>\u00a0in construction.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.48&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.87&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-412 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/hcp.dalegruberconstruction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HCP-Roger-Kirchner.jpg\" alt=\"HCP - Roger Kirchner\" width=\"150\" height=\"179\" \/><\/strong>Roger Kirchner &#8211; Carpenter<\/h3>\n<p><em>Growing up on a farm got me interested in the construction industry. We&#8217;d tear down every building on the farm and then rebuild it with my dad. Now, I like starting with something not so great and making it look beautiful. It is nice to see what you&#8217;ve accomplished at the end of the day.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.48&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.87&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-405 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/hcp.dalegruberconstruction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HCP-Tony-Knier.jpg\" alt=\"HCP - Tony Knier\" width=\"150\" height=\"179\" \/>Tony Knier &#8211; Lead Carpenter<\/h3>\n<p><em>I loved LEGOS as a child. Building in construction is very similar to building with LEGOS. You have certain types and shapes of building pieces that can &#8220;go together&#8221; in a variety of different ways, depending on what the instructions (or plans) call for. Each build is different, but the essential &#8220;building blocks&#8221; for them remain the same, allowing for infinite creativity.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.48&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.87&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-378 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/hcp.dalegruberconstruction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HCP-Hope-Schroeder-2.jpg\" alt=\"HCP - Hope Schroeder\" width=\"150\" height=\"179\" \/>Hope Schroeder &#8211; Carpenter<\/h3>\n<p><em>I went into the construction industry because I wanted to follow in my dad&#8217;s footsteps! He worked as a carpenter for 34 years and continues to do so in his retirement.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.48&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.87&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-420 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/hcp.dalegruberconstruction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HCP-Dale-Gruber.jpg\" alt=\"HCP - Dale Gruber\" width=\"150\" height=\"179\" \/>Dale Gruber &#8211; Owner\/Everything<\/h3>\n<p><em>When I first started out, I worked as a carpenter and after about 10 years in the industry, I started my own business. I went into carpentry because I always liked working with my hands and building things. For many years, I wore the hat of carpenter, estimator, project manager and accountant. Now as a general contractor estimator\/project manager, I enjoy seeing a project being built and how happy the customers are when completed&#8230;it is a great feeling.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.48&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.87&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Interested in a career in construction? Or have questions about a career in construction? 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